Retail

San Jose, CA gun retailers are now required to implement store security monitoring (both audio and video) for gun purchasers, as part of their overall store surveillance solution based on a recently passed law. The law was passed by the city in response to the mass shooting that left 9 workers at a VTA facility […]

State lotteries are a popular and legal way to test your odds at coming into large amounts of cash. While each state has their own lottery system implemented, the need for consistent and reliable audio security monitoring for state lotteries is a must when large amounts of money are at stake. The lucky players who […]

Smash-and-grab retail theft can be done in as little as 2-3 minutes, contain 20-30 perpetrators, and frequently involve physical altercations No signs of preference shown as to what goods are being stolen Speakers with two-way (talk/listen) capabilities can be utilized to call out to perpetrators to deter them when the crime is taking place whether […]

Among numerous other security concerns, organized retail crime has seen a new high since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a 2021 Retail Security Survey by the National Retail Federation, more than two-thirds of respondents (69 percent) said the pandemic resulted in an increase in overall risk for their organization, with many specifically […]

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Across the United States and much of the world, lawmakers are implementing public health and safety measures to keep economies open while simultaneously preventing the spread of COVID-19. As businesses tentatively return to “business-as-usual”, what has been considered “usual” will undoubtedly continue evolving. Perhaps the most apparent changes will be how consumers interact with retail […]

Audio is an essential security technology, giving customers a more complete surveillance solution and enhancing situational awareness for security operators. Integrating audio monitoring devices into existing security systems has a multitude of advantages, ranging from alarm verification to added business intelligence. Below are the top ways that audio devices can increase the security system functionality […]

Audio has become an increasingly important element for retailers and brick-and-mortar retail success thanks to a variety of factors that not only increase security solutions but also provide helpful insights into business operations.   In today’s retail environment, with shrinking margins and increasing competition, it is vital for retailers to invest in audio security and […]

For brick and mortar retailers, the holiday shopping season is easily the most chaotic time of year.  According to a study by the Jack J Hayes International Annual Retail Theft Survey, over 1.2 million shoplifters and larcenous employees were apprehended during the 2015 holiday season alone.  With the increased traffic, comes increased risks, leaving business […]

The National Federation of International Business estimates that $600 billion is stolen annually and as many as 30 percent of the average company’s employees are guilty of theft. For many retailers, this statistic is all too real, leaving many worried about which employees they can truly trust, which can affect employee relations. Finding a security […]

Audio in retail can do much more than just secure your brick-and-mortar location; it can provide valuable business insights, protect you from liabilities, and help you to better understand the challenges your company faces.  40% of companies have experience cargo theft within the last year.  63.3% of retailers said they have fallen victim to fraudulent […]

For many years convenience store owners have seen security systems as just that, a system in place to create a safer environment for customers and employees alike. Increasingly this mentality has been changing, with many business owners looking for added value in the solutions they choose– from operational intelligence to customer service insights. Adding audio […]

Utilizing audio alongside your video surveillance solution can do a lot more than just provide added security. By adding Louroe Electronics’ signature Verifact® microphones, retailers are able to provide a safer environment while simultaneously improving their customer service and customer experience. See the three reasons below to see how audio security solutions can directly impact […]